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The fossa Most people can intuitively categorize species, but not so for the fossa. It has traits of a dog (the nose), the eyes of a cat, the thick biceps of a puma, the agility of a tree climber and the bite strength of a crocodile. I am not exaggerating much, and I will prove it soon. Cryptoprocta ferox,Fossa,Kirindy Reserve,Madagascar Click/tap to enlarge

The fossa

Most people can intuitively categorize species, but not so for the fossa. It has traits of a dog (the nose), the eyes of a cat, the thick biceps of a puma, the agility of a tree climber and the bite strength of a crocodile. I am not exaggerating much, and I will prove it soon.

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  1. View Wendy's profile
    Wendy
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    It is indeed a very strange looking guy, but that is why I want to spot it so badly...
    Another great one of this species!     Posted 11 years ago
  2. View karthik_ak's profile
    karthik_ak
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    The super predator of Madagascar!! Awesome!! Posted 10 years ago
    1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
      Ferdy Christant
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      Thanks! Posted 10 years ago

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The Fossa

The fossa is a cat-like, carnivorous mammal that is endemic to Madagascar. It is a member of the Eupleridae, a family of carnivorans closely related to the mongoose family. Its classification has been controversial because its physical traits resemble those of cats, yet other traits suggest a close relationship with viverrids.

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Similar species: Carnivorans
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2013. Captured Sep 17, 2012 15:42.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO6400
  • 230mm